Sport and Life

A former editor of Boxing News, Tris is a hugely respected boxing journalist and author.

In this episode Tris and Teddy discuss:

* Boxers careers getting longer - re Usyk (38) and Pacquiao (46) both impressing this past weekend.

* The issue of brain damage and how Tris reconciles with his son boxing

* Social Media and YouTube merging with boxing (and the need for boxers to learn to build an online 'brand.'

This is a podcast shared from a new project of Teddy's called Old School Soccer Stories.

In this episode, Teddy relives the moment David Beckham exploded onto the national consciousness in the summer of 1996.

For more Old School Soccer Stories:

https://oldschoolsoccerstories.substack.com

Jon Palmer is a journalist working for Gloucestershire Live and others - his main beat being Cheltenham Town FC.

Jon also works as a journalism lecture at The University of Gloucestershire.

In this episode, Jon updates us on the changing ownership situation at Cheltenham Town and hopes for the club’s future.

We also touch upon Robbie Savage taking over at Forest Green Rovers.

As a pro footballer Michael Duff played in the Premier League for Burnley and represented his country Northern Ireland.

He’s since managed Cheltenham Town, Barnsley, Swansea and Huddersfield.

Teddy talks to distinguished boxing writer Don McRae about his new book 'The Last Bell: Life, Death and Boxing.' The book and the conversation covers Don's conflicted feelings towards the sport.

Max is a qualified Doctor with a decade’s experience as a General Practitioner in the UK.

Two years ago,following the turnaround of his own health due to testosterone replacement therapy, Max began working as a consultant for Alphagenix and other companies.

His main work involves assessing and treating hormonal deficiencies, as well as advising on lifestyle factors such as exercise, sleep, nutrition, supplementation and stress management.

Here we talk about the impact testosterone has made to the lives of his patients.

Follow Max on Instagram: dr_max_draper

Nick Gazzard is a former Cheltenham Town football player. Nick founded The Hollie Gazzard Trust in the wake of his daughter, Hollie being murdered in 2014 by an ex.

This year Nick was awarded an OBE for his work tackling violence against women. He also works with young men to help them imagine a healthy sense of masculinity.

More info: https://holliegazzard.org/project/nick-gazzard/

Steph is the Founder & Chair of Trustees of The Archie Matthews Trust.

The Archie Matthews Trust was set up by the Matthews family in 2024 in response to the loss of Archie - Steph’s son - to suicide. Archie had ADHD and Autism.

The Trust’s mission: To raise awareness of young men's mental health challenges and neurodiversity, and providing support for young men.

Ross Mitchell is a fitness expert, with a wide-ranging experience of training athletes and regular people.

Here we discuss the psychological adjustments needed for sedentary people to begin to move.

Chris Coley, a highly successful businessman has been enmeshed in a huge range of sports in Gloucestershire for many decades. As a player, administrator and benefactor Chris has helped professional and amateur sport from cricket, to rugby to football and horse racing.

In The New Year Honours List, Chris was recognised for his service with the awarding of The British Empire Medal.